Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Taos, and it carries no recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 19% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 4% |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2% |
| Engine | 1 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The center console repeatedly displays the message "Emergency call cannot be made." The message first appeared in approximately a few months after starting the lease and has recurred since. When it appears it interrupts
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other
I have been to the dealership numerous times since buying the vehicle over engine issues. Typically what happens is either the epc, check engine light, or both come on. All advanced driver systems turn off and the car en
NHTSA complaint: Vehicle speed control
I am filing this complaint because Volkswagen is refusing to honor its factory powertrain warranty to cover a catastrophic internal engine failure on a vehicle with only 22,531 miles. The vehicle is well within its manuf
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The c
NHTSA complaint: Back over prevention
Brake grinding constantly Infotainment overheating and shutting down Additional money on car insurance due to android auto failure with infotainment system Odometer doubling milage during infotainment failures Wipers g
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
Since the first weeks of ownership, my 2024 Volkswagen Taos has exhibited a persistent brake system defect: loud metallic grinding/scraping/squealing noise when braking, vibration when braking, and sensation that brakes
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
I added a post last year at my 10k service stating my rear brake pads needed to be replaced. Update with my 20k service: rear brake pads AND rotors need to be replaced again. Rear brake pads down to 2 mm, front pads (ori
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
I own a 2024 Volkswagen Taos with 20,600 miles. At my scheduled 20,000-mile service on June 6, 2026, the dealership measured my rear driver side brake pad at 3mm while my front pads measured 10mm. This extreme difference
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
| Reliability raw | 88 | excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 77 | good |
| Maintenance | 80 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 92 | excellent |
| Performance | 46 | below average |
| Efficiency | 53 | average |
| Safety | 80 | excellent |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and service brakes is the most reported area with 10 of them (19%). No recalls are on record for it.
AVOIR scores its reliability 88/100 (excellent) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 77/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2024 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 77/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.